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WASHINGTON—At midnight Tuesday, the federal government shutdown will officially become the longest in U.S. history—and credit unions on the front lines say the financial and emotional toll on families is growing by the day, particularly among military households and low-income members relying on SNAP benefits.

WASHINGTON--With federal workers facing what will now be the longest government shutdown in history, credit union outreach to help is more important than ever, noted ACU.  

WASHINGTON--Credit unions are vital to the housing market as they provide low- and moderate-income borrowers with the ability to obtain mortgage credit and streamlining any regulatory framework should not come at the expense of supporting low-income and minority consumers.

WASHINGTON--America’s Credit Unions President/CEO Scott Simpson kicked off his first day leading the association in a panel highlighting the importance of advocacy. Joining him was U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson  (D-CA) and California State Senate President Pro Tempore Mike McGuire Monday at an event hosted by Redwood Credit Union.